IMDb user comments for Trekkies (1998)

TallGuy-3 Indianapolis, IN, USA

Date: 15 March 1999

Summary: Great film, if you don't take it too seriously

This film is actually a documentary about the world-wide phenomenon known as "Star Trek." Narrated by, and with a great deal of involvement from, Denise Crosby (Tasha Yar from ST:TNG), the movie examines the lives, motivations, and sometimes the sanity of those people known as "Trekkies" (Some prefer the word "Trekker" and the difference is discussed as well).

From the Whitewater juror who wore a Starfleet uniform to the trial, to a dentist whose office is known as Starbase Dental, all the way to the guy who would have his ears surgically pointed if he had the money, this runs the gamut from casual fan to over-the-top geek.

Sometimes it can seem a little like it's mocking the fans, but it really is a loving homage to those of us who live and love the Star Trek idea of infinite diversity in infinite combination.

If you are a fan (or a fanatic) of Star Trek, and you can laugh at yourself, you will enjoy this film. Guaranteed to replace William Shatner's "Get a Life!" sketch from SNL as the must-have tape of the rest of the world's view of Trekkies/Trekkers.